Chris Hofmeyr

Chris Hofmeyr is a public primary school in Polokwane, Eerstegoud, Limpopo, in the Capricorn South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 466 learners and 17 educators, about 27.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Limpopo (448 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	466
Educators (2025)	17
Learners per educator	27.4 (province average 35.4)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	904220408

Address and location

Street address	Eerstegoud
Postal address	Pk; Eerstegoud
Suburb / area	Polokwane
Town	Eerstegoud
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Capricorn South
Municipality	Polokwane
Ward	93504008
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.